SEMINAR ON GREEN BUILDING Bachelor of Technology In Information Technology Engineering Presented By T.

SRAVANI(08RD1A1224)

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING M.N.RAO WOMENS ENGINEERING COLLEGE (Affiliated to JNTU-H, Approved by AICTE, New Delhi) Yenkapally (v), Moinabad (M), R.R.Dist-75 2011-2012

GREEN BUILDING

CONTENTS
 Introduction  Concept  Advantages  Disadvantages  Conclusion

INTRODUCTION
Green building is also known as high performance building where it  Increases the efficiency of buildings and their sites used for harvest energy, water, and materials. materials.  It Protects and restores human health as well as the environment, throughout the building life-cycle. life-cycle.

Green Building Concept

The Green Building concept is gaining importance in various countries, including India. India. These are buildings that ensure that waste is minimized at every stage during the construction and operation of the building, resulting in low costs, according to experts in the technology. technology.

Continues.
 The techniques associated with the Green Building include measures to prevent erosion of soil, rainwater harvesting, reduce heat, reduction in usage of potable water, recycling of waste water .

What makes a building "green"?

A green building is a structure that is environmentally responsible and resourceresource-efficient throughout its lifelifecycle. cycle.

Green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment by:  Efficiently using energy, water, and other resources  Protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity  Reducing waste, pollution and environment degradation .

For example.
Green buildings may incorporate sustainable materials in their construction (e.g., reused, (e. recycledrecycled-content, or made from renewable resources); resources); Create healthy indoor environments with minimal pollutants (e.g., (e. reduced product emissions) emissions).

How Homes Become Green

Building Types
    Homes Schools Commercial Buildings Laboratories

 Healthcare Facilities

Advantages Of Green Building

Buildings have an enormous impact on the environment, human health, and the economy. The successful adoption of green building strategies can maximize both the economic and environmental performance of buildings.

Environmental benefits

 Improve air and water quality  Reduce waste streams  Conserve and restore natural resources

Economic benefits
 Reduce operating costs  Create, expand, and shape markets for green product and services  Improve occupant productivity  Optimize life-cycle economic lifeperformance

Social benefits
 Enhance occupant comfort and health  Heighten aesthetic qualities  Minimize strain on local infrastructure  Improve overall quality of life

How do buildings affect natural resources?

 Buildings have significant environmental impacts on our natural resources, including: including:  According to surveys conducted in 2002, 2002, 107. 107.3 million acres of land area in the U.S. is developed, which represents an increase of 24 percent in developed land over the past 10 years. years.  In terms of energy, buildings accounted for 39. 39.4 percent of total U.S. energy consumption and 67.9 percent of total U.S. electricity 67. consumption in 2002. 2002.

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 Building occupants use 12.2 percent of the 12. total water consumed in the U.S. per day. day.  Buildings, and the transportation infrastructure that serves them, replace natural surfaces with impermeable materials, creating runoff that washes pollutants and sediments into surface waters. waters.

How do buildings affect climate change?

 The energy used to heat our buildings leads to the consumption of large amounts of energy, mainly from burning fossil fuels , oil, natural gas and coal . which generate significant amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2), the most widespread greenhouse gas.

conclusion
 The green building movement and technology is here to stay for the benefit of individuals, society and the country at large. Its a step to optimum use of relevant energy sources.

START THINKING GREEN

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